Английский язык. Экспресс-репетитор для подготовки к ЕГЭ. Грамматика и лексика

Test 17. Choose the correct word in each of the following sentences.

1. There is a very good (Technological/Technical) College not far from where I live.

2. Did you know that Peter had arranged the party (specially/especially) for you?

3. I couldn’t care less one way or the other. I’m completely (uninterested/disinterested).

4. I hear that Manchester United beat Liverpool two – (nil/nought) in the last Cup match.

5. There is a very strong (possibility/opportunity) that man will land on the planet Mars.

6. South Wales was once a flourishing coal-mining area, but today there are hundreds of (misused/disused) coal mines scattered throughout the valleys.

7. My uncle has just got a divorce, which is very strange since he is a marriage guidance (councillor/counsellor).

8. I’m afraid the boot is full. There is no (room/space) for any more suitcases.

9. It’s much too hot. Let’s go and sit in the (shadow/ shade) for a while.

10. I’ll see you next week – (eventually/possibly) on Friday.

11. The tennis match was held up for ten minutes when the (umpire/referee) fainted.

12. Any idea what the present Government’s (politics/policy) is on defence?

13. They climbed up the steep stone (stairs/steps) leading to the old church.

14. I hope he has got a good (solicitor/barrister) to represent him in court.

15. What did you think of the (critic/write-up) we got in the paper this morning?

16. His (financial/economic) worries were solved when he suddenly won $25,000.

17. During the war, Vera Lynn’s songs contributed greatly to the (morals/morale) of the troops.

18. My flat is just around the corner from my office, which is (convenient/comfortable) for me.

19. The house I have just bought is close to shops, schools and other local (amenities/facilities).

20. Do you think the new tax changes will (affect/effect) you very much?

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